Advocacy

We believe we will never win better rights for tenants unless we are all working together and raising our voices. Recent FTMA activism news is below and you can follow the links to the right to get involved.

The petition below notes that Above Guideline Increases (AGI's) for renters are taking it's toll on seniors, people on other fixed incomes and those who are struggling to make ends meet by working two or more jobs. For example in the last thirteen years, the Brentwood Towers landlord alone, applied for and received AGI's nine times.

Canada's oldest and largest tenant federation is accepting new volunteers!

Throughout FMTA's history, volunteers have formed the backbone of the Federation by volunteering through our affiliated tenant associations and through our board of directors. Learn more about these volunteer activities here.

The Vote for Housing website www.voteforhousing.ca is now up and running. You can find the four housing fact sheets, September 8 housing debate flyer and Vote for Housing's Statement on Livable and Affordable Housing for candidates and parties on the site.

The City of Toronto is currently reviewing consultant reports which they have commissioned to find savings in the Toronto City budget. The City is facing a shortfall between $400-$750 million for next years budget.

The consultant reports (compiled by the firm KPMG) have been released throughout this week and last and can be read here: